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What is a potentiometer? Why is it most accurate device in measuring emf of a cell?

A

it uses sensitive galvanometer for null deflection

B

it uses high resistance potentiometer wire

C

it measures the potential in the closed circuit

D

it measures the potential in open circuit.

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  9. A metallic wire of resistance 40 Omega is stretched to twice its lengt...

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  10. A metallic wire is drawn to reduce its diameter to half its original v...

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  11. Three resistances each of 4 Omega are connected to form a triangle. Th...

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  16. A piece of copper and another of germanium are cooled from room temera...

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  17. What is the order of the drift velocity of electrons?

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  18. A wire of 4 Omega resistance is bent at 180° at its mid point and twis...

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